First look at state-of-the-art Aberdeen hospitals

People in the north-east are being given a first look at two new state-of-the-art hospitals as part of a virtual launch event.

Members of the public will be able to view a range of information, including, for the first time, a narrated virtual fly through video (above) of the Baird Family Hospital and the ANCHOR Centre, providing folk with glimpse of these exciting new facilities.  

NHS Grampian debuted the videos today showing what the £233.2 million project will deliver from 2023.  

Jackie Bremner, project director, said: “Current Covid restrictions have prevented a more traditional, start on site, launch event. However, we are thrilled to be able to show the population of Grampian and north of Scotland what these world-class facilities will look like, and how they will support patients and families through their journey of care.  

“These hospitals will help ensure an excellent, work and care environment for the people of Grampian and NHS staff for decades to come.” 

Construction work to create the new Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre on the Foresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen began in January 2021. The project involves the development of two exciting new facilities serving the people of the north east and north of Scotland, including the northern isles. The new facilities include the 26,000 m2 Baird Family Hospital and the 5,500 m2 ANCHOR Centre.   

Jackie added: “The new facilities have been developed to comply with modern day standards and reflect feedback received during hundreds of meetings and workshops involving, staff, patients and patient groups. This includes, for example, 100% single room with en-suite, patient bedrooms, spacious modern out-patient and day patient accommodation, operating theatres, neonatal facilities and a patient hotel. This quality environment, with improved flow, will support staff in the delivery of first-class care.  

“We very much hope people enjoy the virtual launch event, we are all really pleased that the project is now underway and on track to be open for the benefits of patients, staff and visitors during 2023.  

“One of the benefits of a virtual launch is that everyone can participate and enjoy the launch information when they like and as often as they like.  

“We’d once again like to thank our charity partners The Archie Foundation, Friends of ANCHOR and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust and our partners GRAHAM Construction as we mark a significant milestone in the project today.”  

The launch also features three patient stories from a neonatal mum, the chairperson of SANDS Aberdeen (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) and a haematology patient. These stories outline the experiences of the patients, referring to the benefits they believe the new facilities will bring. 

Chris MacLeod, Regional Director for GRAHAM, said: “We have worked closely with NHS Grampian over the last four years in the development of the new Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre. Today’s virtual launch event gives an exciting glimpse of the exemplar facilities which will offer the highest quality of care for years to come for the people of the north-east of Scotland and beyond.”